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“Is there any easier way to break bad habits?”

The easiest way is to build new habits. Bear with a little science—The different neural pathways that make it easier to do good and bad things have a thing in common—they get stronger the more the actions are done and vice versa. Building new habits reinforces new pathways, which makes the old ones weak within a few weeks.

“I know the science; let’s do this now!”

Although I would also like that to happen, the reality isn’t always that smooth sailing. Many things can obstruct us from creating new habits such …

Jack and Milo are engaged in a conversation about business while sitting together.

Milo: I’ve got a perfect product idea, and I know it will hit all the right points for people.

Jack: If that’s what you are thinking, you may need to take a slight pause. Have you ever talked to the “people” who you want to sell the product to? What review did they give? Do they really need a product? Do they really need YOUR product? Jumping in without understanding the target audience is a mistake that many beginners make—don’t be one of them.

Jack: The process …

We often do self-assessments before exams to gauge our progress, right? Similarly, having self-awareness involves reflecting on our thoughts and emotions. These introspections help us gain a deeper understanding of our emotional needs.

Sometimes, we encounter questions in exams that stump us. Self-awareness can feel that way too. When we face emotions we don’t fully understand, self-awareness encourages us to confront them rather than avoid them. If we’re unsure about what we’re feeling or why, it’s like doing homework to discover those answers.

This exploration helps us understand our emotions more deeply, shedding light on why we may behave in …